(a) the number of unmanned level crossings in the country
which have been manned during the last three years with the
fund provided by the Members of Parliament from their own
MPLAD fund under MPLAD Scheme; and
(b) the number of proposals pending as on 31st March, 2003
for conversion of level crossing from unmanned to manned
one?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA)
(a) 12 unmanned level crossings have been manned during the
years 1999-2000 to 2001-2002 with the funds provided by the
Members of Parliament from their own MPLAD fund under MPLAD
Scheme.
(b) The progress of work funded through MPLAD Scheme depends
on release of funds by Hon’ble M.P./ State Govt. for the
work. Funds have been received fully/partly in respect of
manning of 8 level crossings and the work of manning is in
progress.